How to Search Maryland Professional Licenses (Start Here)
Professional and occupational licenses in Maryland are issued by state licensing boards — each profession has its own board with its own search tool. There is no single database of all licenses in Maryland.
What this page covers: Maryland professional license verification databases — medical, legal, real estate, contractor, financial, and other regulated professions. What it does not cover: Business entity filings (those are with the Secretary of State) or association memberships (those are private organizations).
Where to start: Identify the profession, then go to the specific licensing board for Maryland. For attorneys, go to the state bar. For doctors, the medical board. For contractors, the contractor licensing authority. The databases below are organized by profession.
Common mistake: A professional license and a business registration are different. A license authorizes a person to practice a profession. A business registration authorizes a company to operate. They are filed with different agencies.
Central licensing portal
Medical board (MD)
Nursing board
Insurance licensing
Bar / attorney
Contractor licensing
Population
6,263,220
Households
2,293,800
Median Income
$100,045
Median Home Value
$396,900
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: Maryland professional & occupational licenses URL verified against the official state publisher at www.dllr.state.md.us on the review date. 3 primary .gov sources cited below.
Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses — Key Facts (2026)
Doctors, lawyers, contractors, nurses, real estate agents in Maryland — who's licensed and how to verify in 2026.
State-only
License jurisdiction
Not federal
~22%
U.S. workforce licensed
Up from 5% in 1950
1,100+
Licensed occupations
NCSL national database
Free
Official verification
Never pay 3rd parties
Compacts
Cross-state reciprocity
Nursing/medical/PT
Active license
100%
Continuing-ed current
70%
No disciplinary actions
30%
No complaint history
20%
Criminal background
10%
Unit: % verified by 'active license' alone.
What Changed in 2026 — Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses
2026
Maryland professional & occupational licenses portal active
The official Maryland portal at www.dllr.state.md.us continues to serve as the canonical entry point for professional & occupational licenses in 2026.
2026
Latest federal complement for professional & occupational licenses
The NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database at www.ncsl.org provides federal-level context that complements Maryland state records.
2026
Maryland access in 2026
For 2026, Maryland continues to publish professional & occupational licenses information through state-authorized portals; check www.dllr.state.md.us for current fees and processing times.
2026
Federal records framework refresh
Federal record types (federal liens, federal land, federal vital statistics) continue to live OUTSIDE Maryland's state portal — see the Primary Sources below for additional official portals.
The 4-Step Maryland License Verification
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Step 1 — Identify the profession
Each occupation has its own Maryland board (medical, bar, contractor, real-estate, cosmetology, etc.).
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Step 2 — Confirm the state
Licenses are state-issued. A Maryland license is NOT automatically valid in other states (unless via compact).
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Step 3 — Use the official board lookup
Every Maryland board has a free verification tool. Never pay a third party for verification.
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Step 4 — Check disciplinary history
Active license ≠ clean record. Always check the Maryland board's disciplinary actions search.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses
MYTH"A web printout is official verification."
FACTEmployers and other boards often require primary-source verification — the board's own certified letter or direct feed — not a screenshot.
MYTH"Inactive means revoked."
FACTInactive usually means not currently practicing — retired, lapsed, or paused. Revoked is a discipline status, and boards label the difference.
MYTH"You need a paid site to verify a license."
FACTEvery licensing board runs a free lookup — that's the primary source. Paid sites resell the same data, sometimes stale.
MYTH"A license only works in the state that issued it."
FACTCompacts changed that: nursing (NLC), medicine (IMLC), and others let one license or an expedited pathway cover many states. Check the compact map.
MYTH"There's one national license database."
FACTLicensing is state-by-state, board-by-board. A nurse, a contractor, and a barber in Maryland are verified in three different systems.
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.dllr.state.md.us — Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses — State portal for Maryland professional & occupational licenses
- NCSL National Occupational Licensing Database — All-state licensing database
- USA.gov — Licenses & Permits — Federal licensing portal
- DOL Occupational Licensing — Dept of Labor licensing resources
- FTC Licensing Reports — FTC licensing economic analysis
- Minneapolis Fed — Licensure Data — Workforce licensure trends
- CLEAR Licensing Dashboard — Licensure regulation dashboard
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49 official Maryland licenses sources.
Licenses
Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists License Verification Page
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The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists (the Board). No posted information or materials provided is intended to constitute legal or medical advice. The information contained in this.
Appraiser Registry | ASC gov
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Property research in Maryland starts here: parcels, assessments, and tax detail. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association | Maryland State Bar Association
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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association · Donna De Marco, Executive Director 6030 Marshalee Dr. #208 Elkridge, MD 21075 E: [email protected] | [email protected] Number of Members: 480 Annual Meeting: June More Information: http://www.mcdaa.org · President (Term Expires 6/30/26) Brian D.
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Maryland Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists & Music Therapists
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Audiologists issued an initial license between December 1, 2020 and November 30, 2020 must have completed the minimum continuing education hours as specified in the prorated requirements (see link below) between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2022. Pursuant to COMAR 10.41.11.09 for the 2022 renewal a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant must have completed a minimum of 10.0 continuing education hours between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
Banks, Credit Unions, and Trust Companies - Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
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The Office’s Corporate Activities Unit is responsible for the review and processing of applications filed by credit unions, banks, and trust companies for mergers, acquisitions, affiliates, branches, stock acquisitions, and conversions. The Unit also processes applications filed by incorporators for de novo bank, credit union, or trust company charters and other applications required under Maryland law.
Maryland Board of Barbers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Permit and license lookups for Maryland run through here. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Apply to be a Pilot-in-training - Board of Pilots - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Applicants must provide the Board with proof of a recent satisfactory completion of the physical requirements for a first-class pilot license, as determined by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Maryland Office of Cemetery Oversight - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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The Office provides a responsive. enforcement system for cemeteries, monument dealers and sellers of burial goods, and crematories that are subject to its regulatory authority. The primary objective for the office is to register and monitor Maryland sole proprietorships,.
Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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The Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses and regulates home improvement contractors and salespersons. Home improvement work includes alteration, remodeling, repair or replacement of a building or part of a building used as a residence. Home improvement also includes work done on individual condominium units.
Maryland Board of Cosmetologists - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Assessment and tax records covering Maryland are published through this system. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists License Verification Page
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The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists provides online supervisors verification. To begin a search, enter either the Last Name or the License Number. You will be provided with a list of names with similar last names or a list of license numbers.
Maryland Secondhand Precious Metal Objects Dealers & Pawnbrokers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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The mission of Maryland’s Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealer & Pawnbrokers’ Licensing Program is to license and regulate individuals who buy or otherwise acquire from the public secondhand gold, silver, platinum and other precious metal objects, or otherwise trade with the public in secondhand precious metal objects.
Maryland Board of Board of Dietetic Practice: License Verification
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: For Information concerning specific Disciplinary Actions, please check the Diciplinary Actions page · The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice (the Board).
Board Members: Melanie Brooks, Chair — Clinical Dietetic Practice
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be practicing without a license and are subject to disciplinary action. In addition, licensed dietitian-nutritionists · who have not completed the entire renewal process by December 31, 2012, are required to apply for reinstate- ment and pay a reinstatement fee of $578 in order to practice.
Licensing Applications - Maryland State Board of Electricians - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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A Certificate of Insurance meeting Maryland requirements. A copy of your current electrical license.
Continuing Education - Maryland Board of Foresters - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Licensees must earn a minimum of eight hours of continuing education in forestry to qualify for a license each renewal period. The State Board of Foresters has approved the continuing education credits in courses in technical forestry and forestry subjects by the following sponsors:. View the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors: License Verification
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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS: For information concerning specific Disciplinary Actions, please check the Disciplinary Orders Page · The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors (the Board).
Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors (HVACR) - Division of…
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The Maryland Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Contractors licenses and regulates individuals who provide commercial and residential HVACR services pursuant to the provisions of Business Regulation Article 9A, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 09.15.
Maryland Health Care Commission
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Maryland Quality Reporting: Your resource for information on the quality and performance of nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, assisted living facilities, and more.
Healthy Hospitals. Healthy Communities. - Maryland Hospital Association
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Hospitals are woven into the fabric of our society, touching the lives of all Marylanders. From emergency care and routine check-ups to community health programs and cutting-edge research, hospitals provide essential services that keep us healthy and nurture our collective well-being.
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National Association of Insurance Commissioners search for licensed Maryland insurance companies, agencies, agents, producers, advisers, brokers.
Maryland Board of Certified Interior Designers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Welcome to our home page. The State Board of Certified Interior Designers certifies and regulates certified interior designers under the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 8 and the Code of Maryland Regulations 09.18.
Welcome to the Locksmiths Licensing Program Public Query
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By Business Name (Business Name, and optionally, City Name)By Personal Name (Last Name, and optionally, City Name)By Business Location (City Name or Zip Code)By License Registration Number ("License Number") · Note: Please contact us if you need information regarding disciplinary actions against.
MARYLAND BOARD OF PHYSICIANS P.O. BOX 37217 BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21297
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licensure to practice Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology. Please complete and · mail the attached Verification of Other State License(s) form to the appropriate State Board(s). If you have · never been registered, certified, or licensed, please write N/A below. (Use additional sheets, if necessary). Radiographer, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Notary Division - Maryland Secretary of State
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Maryland runs this system centrally, so Maryland records appear alongside the rest of the state. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Welcome to Maryland Board of Nursing License Verification
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To search for information on a professional nursing license in Maryland, select a Profession and one of the below combinations of other fields: If you are unsure of the spelling, you may perform a wildcard search by placing an asterisk * before and/or after the name or portion of the name.
Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators | Maryland OneStop
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The Board requires applicants to pass the Maryland State's Standards Exam as well as the NAB (national) Exam in order to be licensed. The Board requires all Licensees, Administrators-in Training and Endorsement applicants to submit to a one-time.
Nursing Homes
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Maryland Quality Reporting: Your resource for information on the quality and performance of nursing homes, hospitals, hospice, assisted living facilities, and more.
Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry: License Verification
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TA = Optometrist is Therapeutically Certified DA = Optometrist is Diagnostically Certified · The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry (the Board). No posted information or materials provided is intended.
Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists Trainee Verification Page
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The information contained in this web site is being made available as a public service by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists (the Board). No posted information or materials provided is intended to constitute legal or medical advice. The information contained in this.
Maryland Board of Physicians
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Permit and license lookups for Maryland run through here. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Maryland Board of Plumbing - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Welcome to our home page. The Maryland State Board of Plumbing licenses and regulates individuals who provide or assist in providing plumbing and gas services in Maryland. The Board also issues natural gas fitter licenses to qualified individuals who are non-plumbers.
Maryland Board for Professional Engineers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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The Board for Professional Engineers qualifies and licenses individuals seeking licensure and issues permits to business entities through which engineering is practiced. The Board regulates the practice of engineering under the provisions of Business Occupations and Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 14 and the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 9, Subtitle 23.
Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists: License ...
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For Information concerning possible disciplinary actions, select Disciplinary Actions on the website home page · The Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists (the Board) no longer issues paper licenses. This website serves as the main source for verifying a license.
Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
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Licensing activity for Maryland is tracked through this source. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Online Services
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To view a list of Professional Solicitors and Fundraising Counsel · Search the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Trademarks and Servicemarks · Special Police and Railroad Police · Maryland Extradition Manual · Maryland Notaries Handbook ·
Maryland Athlete Agents - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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License and permit records for Maryland — issued credentials and active-status checks. It is independently run, so verify anything critical against the official license and permit office.
Taking the Exams - Maryland Board of Stationary Engineers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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A valid marine engineer's certificate or a chief petty officer's certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training.
Maryland Board of Individual Tax Preparers - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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Welcome to our home page. The mission of the Board of Individual Tax Preparers is to establish educational and professional standards of competence and conduct for individual tax preparers providing federal and state tax return service for Marylanders.
Person Search Results
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NOTE: Your Permit Number is provided to you by the state and is usually printed on your renewal notice. If you have any problems using this system, click here to view contact information for the board. Please omit the '-'(dash) in the fein number during your search
License Verification
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Permit and license lookups for Maryland run through here. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
ARELLO
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Our web service gives you access to over 2,976,365 real estate licensees. We receive licensee data directly from participating jurisdictions, most updated daily. With the ARELLO Licensee Verification Web Service, you can fully automate searches of our database and take the work out of licensee.
Maryland Counties
All 24 Maryland counties. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Which Maryland counties publish local licensing online
8 of Maryland's 24 counties run their own online source for local licensing, based on what this directory indexes. Every other county is covered by the statewide systems listed above — click a county for its full records page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I verify a Maryland professional license?▼
Most Maryland professional and occupational licenses (medical, legal, contracting, real estate, cosmetology, etc.) can be verified through the Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.dllr.state.md.us. Look for the 'License Lookup' or 'Verify a Licensee' tool — searches are typically by name or license number and return active/inactive status.
How do I apply for a Maryland business license?▼
Maryland business licensing combines state, county, and city permits depending on activity. The Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.dllr.state.md.us is the primary state portal; local business-tax certificates are issued by the city or county where you operate. The federal usa.gov permits guide is a helpful starting overview.
Is a Maryland license required to work in my profession?▼
That depends on the profession. Maryland, like most states, licenses regulated occupations such as healthcare, legal, construction, real estate, cosmetology, security, and many trades. The Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses publishes the full list and exemption criteria at www.dllr.state.md.us.
How do I report a complaint against a Maryland licensee?▼
Complaints against licensed professionals in Maryland are filed with the issuing board or division under the Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses. Most boards accept online complaint submissions at www.dllr.state.md.us, plus mail-in forms. Each board reviews complaints under the standards in Maryland's occupational code.
Does Maryland recognize licenses from other states?▼
Many Maryland boards offer license-by-reciprocity, license-by-endorsement, or expedited pathways for applicants already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction. The Official Maryland Professional & Occupational Licenses at www.dllr.state.md.us publishes the reciprocity rules per profession; some require additional Maryland-specific exams or jurisprudence tests.